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Monday, July 22, 2013

The Last Two Simplicity 1609 (For Now)

Version 4 is made in Japanese double gauze by designer Nani Iro. It's this really peculiar scalloped dot pattern.

One change I made was to add a row of elastic shirring underneath the bust for a little more shaping.

I wore it to a concert last night (Lyle Lovett) and started to worry that it looked a tad maternity--like the "is-she-or-isn't-she phase." Ah well, at least it lends an aura of mystery.

Version 5! Again, it's a bit Courtney Love-inspired. I made it in pink Crepe Couture suiting from Vogue Fabrics.

Crepe Couture has a really lovely drape. I've been sewing with more synthetics lately. I find I don't mind poly fabrics, as long as there's a good reason for them being synthetic. In this case, the poly/rayon/spandex blends makes a sort of super fabric: easy care, the drape of 4 ply silk, and the stretch of a jersey. Fabulous.

The collar is made of cotton lace with an organdy undercollar. I added three little gold/rhinestone buttons.

Because this fabric is light in color, I used bindings at the neck and armhole to avoid the facings showing through.

In other news, the kitty dress is almost done! Added the organza hem band yesterday. This thing is insane in the membrane, readers.

Lastly, I'm having a fabric sale for you this week! Silks are 15% off in my shop all week. I'm making space for some new inventory!

I love all your versions of this, but I think the blue and white polka dots are my favourite. I've just done a giveaway for this pattern on my blog but now I wish I'd decided to keep the pattern for myself :) And your hair looks fabulous, by the way.